Rufus S. Musser, 90, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, after a short illness.
Born in Brecknock Township, he was he son of the late Isaac H. and Lena N. (Sauder) Musser. He was the husband of Irene M. Musser for 17 years. His first wife, Esther (Zimmerman) Musser, passed away in 2001.
A retired farmer, Rufus was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference).
In addition to his wife, Rufus is survived by four children: Marlin, husband of Merla (Sensenig) Musser of Lititz’ Lorraine, wife of the late Kenneth Nolt of Lititz; Joyce, wife of Glenn Weaver of Leola; Glenn, husband of Karen (Groff) Musser of Fredericksburg; five stepchildren: Nevin, husband of Anna Mae Zimmerman of East Earl; Jane, wife of Leon Rutt of Mount Joy; Dawn, wife of Curvin Good of Myerstown; Darlene, wife of Sidney Eberly of Robesonia; Janice, wife of Paul Zimmerman of Lititz; 15 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 29 step-grandchildren; 41 step-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roman (Kathryn) Musser of Lititz, Isaac (Mary Jane) Musser of Narvon; and four sisters, Anna High of Denver; Edna Martin of Myerstown; Mary, wife of Lloyd High of Lititz; Esther, wife of Lloyd Oberholtzer of Richland.
In addition to his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Christ, David and John Musser; and a sister: Eva Oberholtzer.
Services were held April 30 at Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment took place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
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